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Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sureshwar D Sinha & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 24/04/2018 regarding supply of water to Delhi. The Chief Secretary of Haryana assures that there will be no reduction in the supply of Water to Delhi.

Supreme Court wants a meeting to be convened between the State of Haryana and Delhi for resolving of issues pending between the states with regard to the supply of water.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/04/2018. This is an application filed by the Delhi Jal Board seeking permission for use of 1.6 acres of forest land falling in Sanjay Van which is part of the South Central Ridge area in Delhi to lay 600 MM diameter water pipeline from IIT Gate to Qutab pumping station passing through Sanjay Van for a distance of 1200 meters and which pipeline is the main inlet water carrying pipeline for improvement of the water supply in the Mehrauli Area.

The report is an advocacy piece to raise awareness around the need to shift the typical way urban water has been managed and to share emerging principles and solutions that may improve urban water supply security in water scarce cities.

Urban water supplies are critical to the growth of the city and the wellbeing of its citizens. However, these supplies can be vulnerable to hydrological extremes, such as droughts and floods, especially if they are the main source of water for the city. Maintaining these supplies and preparing for future conditions is a crucial task for water managers, but predicting hydrological extremes is a challenge.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs. Union of India & Others dated 19/03/2018 regarding drying up of the river Yamuna in Delhi due to lack of sufficient water release. NGT calls for an inspection of Reservoir/ barrage at Tajewala, Wazirabad and Okhla by the team of Members from the Irrigation Department, Union of India, Upper Yamuna River Board and Irrigation Department of State of Haryana and NCT of Delhi and Central Pollution Control Board.

Order of the Delhi High Court in the matter of S. B. Tripathi Vs GNCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/03/2018 regarding supply of water to Delhi. Delhi High Court emphasised on the importace of repairs to the water carrying canal (Delhi Sub Branch Canal) as the present condition is stated to be causing loss and wastage of precious water which is badly needed by the citizens of this city. High Court also directs for scrutiny of the supply of water which is being provided by the State of Haryana to Delhi.

With a population of 16 million, Karachi is the largest megacity in Pakistan. Despite being a large city that is home to many, it has seen a substantial decline in quality of life and economic competitiveness in recent decades.

Groundwater quality deterioration due to anthropogenic activities has become a subject of prime concern. The objective of the study was to assess the spatial and temporal variations in groundwater quality and to identify the sources in the western half of the Bengaluru city using multivariate statistical techniques. Water quality index rating was calculated for pre and post monsoon seasons to quantify overall water quality for human consumption. The post-monsoon samples show signs of poor quality in drinking purpose compared to pre-monsoon.

Order of the National Green Tribunl in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs. Union of India & Others dated 22/02/2018 regarding high level of ammonia in the water which is reaching the water reservoir of Delhi Jal Board.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/02/2018. The Application have been moved by Delhi Jal Board seeking direction of this Tribunal to the Government of Haryana to urgently take steps to check and reduce alleged dangerous level of Ammonia and consequent pollution effective on the drinking water source from upstream into river Yamuna and supply water to Wazirabad reservoir.